Happy Halloween! In honor of the spooky holiday we highlighted the Paris Catacombes. In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is here, 20 meters (65 feet) underground, that the remains of six million Parisians are exhibited. These ossuaries, illustrated by texts, create a chilling atmosphere and describe some of the events in the history of Paris, giving visitors substance for meditation. During World War II, this network of galleries was used as a hideaway for the Résistance movement; its vastness and the discretion of its entrances were great assets indeed.

Wouldn’t want to be alone here at night! Happy trick-or -treating!

Les Catacombes in Paris, France (Photo courtesy of bootsnall.com)

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Halloween is approaching and spookiness is in the air, so we thought we’d bring you some of the country’s most notorious haunted hotels to consider for your next trip. Why settle for a plain old hotel stay when you could add apparitions, strange noises in the night, locking and unlocking doors, and more to the experience?

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans - Image credit: Flickr

Check out these haunted spots from the Victorian seaport town of Port Townsend, WA to the land of voodoo and witchcraft itself, New Orleans, LA, and find the spot that’s right for your next journey!

Possibly the most widely-recognized of Russia’s architectural monuments, St. Basil’s looms at the southern end of Red Square (Krasnaia Ploshchad’) in all its multi-colored, multi-coned glory. The cathedral’s real name is the Cathedral of the Intercession. It was built between 1555 and 1561 to commemorate the victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Tatars in Kazan. The cathedral was built near the grave of the so-called, “holy fool”, St. Basil the Blessed, hence its popular and widely-used name. For more information click here.

St. Basil's Cathedral - Moscow, Russia (Photo courtesy of BootsNall.com)

Vltava is one of the longest rivers in Prague with Čechova Mostu being the shortest bridge on it. Once on it you get a scenic view of the picturesque old town of Prague. You can marvel at some of the architectural wonders from the bridge. A perfect vantage point to view the city. For more information go to http://bit.ly/uZKspQ.

The Vltava River - Prague, Czech Republic (Photo courtesy of letsgo.com)

Every year, Frommer’s releases their must-do travel list, and it’s always sure to include at least a few eyebrow-raisers. Beirut, Lebanon? You might not know that it’s a sophisticated coastal city bustling with energy. Kansas City, MO? The world-class Kauffmann Center for the Performing Arts just opened, attracting some of the biggest names in dance and music.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Photo credit: Flickr

Check out the full list here for some other surprising – and not so surprising – travel ideas.